Phiya Kushi's Blog: Musings on life and macrobiotics

The Awakened Body – August 21-22

July 6, 2010

Carolyn Coker Ross, M.D.

Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is a nationally known author, speaker and expert in the field of Eating Disorders, Addictions and Integrative Medicine. She is the former head of the eating disorders program at Sierra Tucson. She currently has a private practice specializing in treating eating disorders, addictions, and obesity. She is also a consultant for the dual diagnosis eating disorder program at the treatment center, The Ranch outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Her latest book “The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook” has just been released.

Iva Peele

After receiving a BFA in Theater Arts from Emerson college, Iva Peele began working in New York and London as an actor, writer and producer. For six years she was Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Two Island Productions, a theater collaboration between the islands of Manhattan and Bermuda. Since 2003 Iva has lived on an organic farm in New York’s Hudson Valley, and now works as a photographer and writer. Iva is also a Reconnective Healing Practioner and has studied macrobiotic nutrition. Her main focus is exploring the mystery in our dreams, both waking and sleeping, and how it is possible to bring light and healing to our lives through art.

Phiya Kushi

Phiya Kushi is the third
son of macrobiotic and

natural food pioneers,

Michio and Aveline Kushi. He has spent his entire working life involved in macrobiotic efforts from food store, restaurants and organic associations to educational organizations

and teaching and counseling. He is the founder and main host of

Macrobiotic Miracles Free Conference Calls. He

maintains a personal blog and can be reached by email at: phiyak@gmail.com

differently, and allow your body-mind to be an entryway to greater self-awareness. Experiences will include exploring nature, mindful food preparation and eating through the macrobiotic dietary principles as taught by macrobiotic expert Phiya Kushi, and energetic practices with shamanism and creativity, guided by visionary artist Iva Peele.The body is the reservoir of all the wisdom you need to live your life.

This workshop will reconnect you with this source of wisdom and strength that, when in harmony with the mind, serves as a force for healing of body, mind and spirit on the deepest level. When you “come home to your body” you find an ally, not an adversary. With your body as your ally, you will learn to transcend body limitations, physical illness and body size or shape issues. Your alliance with your body will transform your life.

Cost: $495

Cost for the weekend retreat includes meals that you help prepare with macrobiotic expert Phiya Kushi. Also includes Saturday night sleeping accomodations in the magical yurt – bring a sleeping bag and flashlight. Call 518-329-3769 for recommendations on B&B accomodations if you need accomodations for Friday or Sunday night. Nearest airports are Albany, NY, or Hartford, CT. Train available from NYC – call to arrange taxi pickup to farm or for driving directions.

Are you ready to awaken your body?Register now for this great tranformative opportunity with Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, Iva Peele and Phiya Kushi!